Definition
哆 is a bound morpheme that always appears together with 嗦 to form the verb 哆嗦 (duōsuo), meaning 'to shiver, tremble, or shake', typically from cold, fear, or strong emotion. You cannot use 哆 by itself in modern Chinese; it only functions as part of this two-syllable word.
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(bound morpheme) used in 哆嗦 (to shiver, tremble)
Examples
- 。Tā lěng de zhí duō suo.He was shivering from the cold.
- 。Nà zhī xiǎo gǒu xià de zhí duō suo.That little dog was trembling with fear.
- ，！Bié duō suo le, kuài jìnlái ba!Stop shaking and come inside!
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